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Southside Fringe

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Southside, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience

Shambush! attempt to set a world record and we need YOU! Dress like Kate in a red dress and join us on the South Downs to re-enact the classic Wuthering Heights video and find your inner Bush! Everyone welcome. For the love of Bush, join us! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

The South Downs National Park, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Gyles Brandreth: Looking For Happiness

Just A Minute/One Show Gyles won multiple five stars for his last Edinburgh sell-out. Now the award-winning raconteur and ex MP explores the secrets of How to Be Happy. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet' (Daily Mail).

Gala, Durham

Sat 19 Oct

£17 / 0191 332 4041

  • 19:30

Lancaster Grand Theatre

Sat 26 Oct

£17 / 01524 64695

  • 19:30

Norwich Playhouse

Sat 5 Oct

£17.50 / 01603 598598

  • 20:00

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Daniel McLaughlin: Let Me Entertain You

The debut stand-up show from Irish comedian Daniel McLaughlin, featuring his unique take on everything from religion to sport and much more. Suitable for ages 18+.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo

Fri 28 Jun

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00
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Jack Dee

Reportedly returning to touring after a six-year absence in order 'to spend less time with the family', expect more of the usual deliciously dry takes on life from TV rent-a-grump Dee.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Thu 30 May

£21 / 0844 871 7607

Bristol Hippodrome

Sun 26 May

£18–£22 / 0844 847 2325

G Live, Guildford

Wed 29 May

£22 / 0844 770 1797

  • 20:00

Tue 4 Jun

£22 / 0844 770 1797

  • 20:00

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Mistresses

  • Written by: Joan Greening

The lives of Nell Gwynn, Lillie Langtry, Dorothy Jordan and the loves of Dante Gabriel Rossetti are woven into this historical drama. With pathos and bawdy humour, these mistresses of Kings and artists tell heart-rending tales of love, lust and laughter.

The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Cheltenham

Wed 29 May

£12 (£10) / 01242 258002

  • 19:30

Epsom Playhouse

Fri 6 Sep

£12 / 01372 742555

  • 19:30

The Hawth, Crawley

Wed 12 Jun

Studio

£14 (£12) / 01293 553636

  • 19:45

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My Son's Not Rainman: John Williams

John's 41 and a single dad. The Boy's aged 10 and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. This is their story of magic trains, Lego, the 75 bus and life in a chaotic world neither of them will ever really understand. Directed by ITV British Comedy Awards nominee Anna Crilly.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Pop-Up Comedy

A free comedy event picking out some of the Scottish comedy scene's freshest talent.

The Halt Bar, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 20:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 20:30
…and 33 more dates until 26 Sep

WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition

Leading New Act Contest promoters Laughing Horse present the WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition. Spread over 4 heats and a final, competitors perform in front of a panel of expert judges for the chance to be crowned Best New Act at Brighton Fringe 2013. Up to 10 competitors perform each night alongside a top…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Tue 28 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£6 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Al Murray: The Only Way is Epic

A brand new show from everyone's favourite bigoted landlord, Al Murray, star of Happy Hour. Please only cheer at the irony and stay in your house if you actually hate the French.

The Brewhouse, Taunton

Thu 20 Jun

£26.50 phone for availability / 01823 283244

  • 19:30

Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon

Sun 26 May

£25.50 / 01992 441946

  • 19:30

The Central Theatre, Chatham

Thu 27 Jun

£25.50 / 01634 338338

  • 19:30

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…and at 6 other places

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase

Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.

Just The Tonic at the Caves, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

£8 / 0131 556 5375

Sun 4 Aug

£8 / 0131 556 5375

Wed 7 Aug

£7 / 0131 556 5375

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Fri 11 Oct

£25 / 0844 854 2776

  • 20:00

Sat 12 Oct

£25 / 0844 854 2776

  • 20:00

Bournemouth International Centre

Wed 23 Oct

£26.50 / 0844 576 3000

  • 20:00

Bristol Hippodrome

Sun 16 Jun

£26 phone for availability / 0844 847 2325

  • 20:00

Wed 25 Sep

£26 / 0844 847 2325

Thu 26 Sep

£26 / 0844 847 2325

…and 2 more dates until 28 Sep

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…and at 9 other places

Fun & Games in the Square

All sort of outdoor larks.

Falcon Square, Inverness

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Ian D Montfort: Psychic Fayre

After a triumphant Radio 2 series, the New Age guru, psychic and medium returns; passing on messages, making predictions and telling fortunes. 'Fantastically original and funny enough to kill you from asphyxiation' (Magic Circle Magazine).

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Wed 31 Jul

£6 / 0131 556 6550

Preview

Thu 1 Aug

£6 / 0131 556 6550

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£6 / 0131 556 6550

Preview

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Matt Parker Is The Number Ninja

A comedy tour through numbers with the mathematician turned comic.

Artrix, Bromsgrove

Sat 29 Jun

Artrix Studio

£12 (£10) / 01527 577330

  • 20:00

Llwyfan Cymru - Wales Stage, Hereford

Mon 27 May

£6 / 01497 822629

  • 19:00

Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple

Tue 28 May

£12 (Children £6; £6; £10) / 01271 324242

  • 20:00

A Pageant

  • Written by: Alan Ayckbourn

A battle between Sylvie and Celia over who's going to play Boudicca at the forthcoming village fete forces Toby to make a life-changing choice between love and art in this tender, savage and very, very funny play. A Mercury Theatre Made In Colchester Production.

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Tue 18 Jun

£10–£25 / 01206 573948

  • 19:30

Thu 20 Jun

£10–£25 / 01206 573948

  • 19:30

Fri 21 Jun

£10–£25 / 01206 573948

  • 19:30

Sat 22 Jun

£10–£25 / 01206 573948

  • 14:30

The Price Of Everything

  • Directed by: Richard Bonham
  • Written by: Daniel Bye

Daniel Bye stars in a provocative and at times very funny one-man performance lecture about the concept of value. Directed by Richard Bonham.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Tue 11 Jun

Everyman Studio Theatre

£10.50 (£9) / 01242 572573

  • 19:45

Rising Damp

  • Written by: Eric Chappell

ITV's top comedy of all time comes to the stage in a brand-new production from the Comedy Theatre Company.

Darlington Civic Theatre

Sat 25 May

£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555

  • 14:30
  • 19:30

The Lowry, Salford

Mon 27 May

Lyric Theatre

£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000

  • 19:30

Tue 28 May

Lyric Theatre

£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000

  • 19:30
  • 19:30

Wed 29 May

Lyric Theatre

£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000

  • 14:00
  • 14:00
  • 19:30
  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 1 Jun

Malvern Theatres

Mon 10 Jun

Festival Theatre

£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277

  • 19:30

Tue 11 Jun

Festival Theatre

£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277

  • 19:30

Wed 12 Jun

Festival Theatre

£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277

  • 14:30
  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 15 Jun

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Signor Baffo

In this lively local cafe, the children are in charge of the show. Signor Baffo is their lovable and eccentric chef, serving up generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. Oliver Harrison is a local actor & theatre maker, who has worked with nationally acclaimed theatre companies, DreamThinkSpeak &…

Garden Cafe, Hove

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Billy Liar: Swan Theatre Company

  • Directed by: Lyn Lockyer
  • Written by: Willis Hall

Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall's comedy drama, adapted from Waterhouse's novel about a young man trapped in a humdrum existence who develops a rich fantasy life.

Swan Theatre, Yeovil

Sat 25 May

£9 ( £8; £8) / 01935 462781

  • 19:45

Elis James, Katherine Ryan, Doc Brown, Celia Pacquola

The spectacular Idolize Spiegeltent hosts a cracking show of amazing comedy. Starring Elis James, Doc Brown, Celia Pacquola & Katherine Ryan.

Idolize Spiegeltent, Stratford upon Avon

Sat 25 May

£17.50 / 0844 800 1110

Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.

  • 20:30

Football Match compered by Fred Macaulay

Fred MacAulay takes charge (we're not sure how easy that'll be) of a football, no doubt featuring some of the talent from the fest.

Bught Park, Inverness

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 14:00

Kelvin Brawl

Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

Over-14s only

£15 / 0844 844 0444

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Tue 27 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Wed 28 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

Custom House Square, Belfast

Sat 2 Nov

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222

Sun 3 Nov

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222

Mon 4 Nov

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222

…and 19 more dates until 23 Nov

macrobert, Stirling

Mon 29 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

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